Food & Recipes

Colorful mix of local dishes and recipes brought from all over the world. The Israeli cuisine is frequently ranked among the top ten healthiest diets in the world being quite similar to the Mediterranean diet. 'Israeli Food' brings you the best Jewish recipes and news from the culinary world.

Wine Talk: On a mission to save Mavro wine

Mavro means “black” in Greek. This is the most widely planted variety in Cyprus and is the workhorse grape of the island.

Assaf Winery blends rich wines, rustic cabins, and farm-fresh fare into a village experience

Full-bodied and fully family-run: As the winery nestled in the Golan Heights has grown, so has the family’s connection to it.

By LAUREN GUMPORT
26/06/2025

What are the advantages of sprouted grain bread?

Baking your own sprouted grain bread is relatively easy and fun, especially during the warm summer months, which are perfect for germinating the grains.

21/06/2025

Happy Fish: A Greek treat

Having dinner at Jerusalem’s Happy Fish restaurant on its newly inaugurated “Greek Tuesday” night

 Crispy Tortilla Chips with Guacamole Dip 

In the kitchen with Henny: Summer fiesta

Cook up a light, Mexican-themed summer menu that’s festive, fun, and perfect for a summer evening.

19/06/2025
 THE BEAUTIFUL entrance to Tsangrides Winery, adorned with roses and vines

Wine Talk: A land of mountain vines, cats, and roses

The world of Cypriot wines is so full of surprises. It is certainly worth investigating.

Katzir: Inspired food and seafront dining in Tel Aviv

'The whole point of Katzir is to offer fine dining using Israel produce which pays tribute to Jewish tradition, culture, and heritage,' says Katzir chef.

Roost: Great fried chicken in Jerusalem

We tried a few of the side dishes as well. I very much enjoyed the Poppers (NIS 68), which are bite-size crispy pieces of fried chicken breast in both Buffalo Sauce and Chipotle Maple (my favorite).

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
08/06/2025

Katz’s Bagels: Bringing a taste of New York to Israel, order a dozen and some schmear on Instagram

What makes a true New York-style bagel? According to Ellice Katz, it’s all about balance. 'You need the perfect density, fluffiness, and chewiness,' she explains.

By LAUREN GUMPORT
08/06/2025

Delicious old fashioned cheesecake: Experiencing Shavuot on a higher level

Here are two recipes for delicious cheesecakes and coffee cakes to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot.

By SHIRA GREENFELD
01/06/2025
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